Prepare against Tornike Sanikidze
GM · Georgia · World #1,627 classical · FIDE ID 13602608
Our database contains 1,503 games by Tornike Sanikidze, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tornike Sanikidze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tornike Sanikidze before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,403 | 2,616 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,510 | 2,594 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,374 | 2,656 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,503 | 642 | 516 | 345 | 42.7% |
| As White | 763 | 373 | 246 | 144 | 48.9% |
| As Black | 740 | 269 | 270 | 201 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tornike Sanikidze's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tornike Sanikidze's side.
First moves as White (763 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 580 | 76.0% | 64.2% |
| e4 | 109 | 14.3% | 68.8% |
| Nf3 | 69 | 9.0% | 67.4% |
| c4 | 4 | 0.5% | 37.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 64.2% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Sanikidze usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Sanikidze usually continues c4 (61.3% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Sanikidze usually continues Nf3 (76.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 68.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Sanikidze usually continues Nf3 (71.6% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Sanikidze usually continues Nf3 (64.5% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Sanikidze usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (331 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 155 | 46.8% | 48.1% |
| c5 | 114 | 34.4% | 62.7% |
| d6 | 29 | 8.8% | 58.6% |
| c6 | 13 | 3.9% | 42.3% |
| e6 | 10 | 3.0% | 35.0% |
| g6 | 9 | 2.7% | 61.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (260 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 140 | 53.8% | 56.8% |
| d5 | 82 | 31.5% | 45.1% |
| d6 | 23 | 8.8% | 65.2% |
| g6 | 10 | 3.8% | 80.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 1.2% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
Tornike Sanikidze's chess games
All 1,503 games by Tornike Sanikidze in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 642 wins, 516 draws, 345 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 88 | 34/40/14 | 38.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 69 | 38/18/13 | 55.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 63 | 33/18/12 | 52.4% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 52 | 24/13/15 | 46.2% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 31 | 18/8/5 | 58.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 31 | 14/9/8 | 45.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 28 | 12/11/5 | 42.9% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 23 | 13/9/1 | 56.5% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 11/4/4 | 57.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B65 | Sicilian | 82 | 43/19/20 | 52.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 59 | 16/26/17 | 27.1% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 48 | 11/21/16 | 22.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 43 | 12/18/13 | 27.9% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 36 | 12/16/8 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 35 | 19/7/9 | 54.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 34 | 16/9/9 | 47.1% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 28 | 12/9/7 | 42.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 28 | 9/9/10 | 32.1% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 21 | 5/10/6 | 23.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 | Kirill Alekseenko | 2,696 | Titled Tue | D20 |
| Jun 2017 | Anton Korobov | 2,688 | 18th ch-EU | E12 |
| Oct 2011 | Peter Heine Nielsen | 2,687 | Bundesliga 2011-12 | E05 |
| Oct 2010 | Kiril Georgiev | 2,685 | 26th EU-Cup | D39 |
| May 2023 | Alexandr Predke | 2,685 | Baku Open | C78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2017 | 64 | 28.5 | 2,533 |
| chT-TUR | 2013 | 41 | 22.5 | 2,541 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 39 | 26.5 | 2,606 |
| Batumi Municipality Cup | 2019 | 34 | 22.5 | 2,526 |
| Baku Open | 2023 | 33 | 22 | 2,514 |
| Wch U20 | 2008 | 26 | 14.5 | 2,516 |
| Tbilisi Gaprindashvili Cup | 2021 | 22 | 12.5 | 2,357 |
| Wch Blitz | 2018 | 19 | 9 | 2,417 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Giga Quparadze (20 games) · Mikheil Mchedlishvili (18 games) · Merab Gagunashvili (17 games) · Levan Pantsulaia (16 games) · Luka Paichadze (16 games) · Konstantine Shanava (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tornike Sanikidze's chess games?
1,503 games by Tornike Sanikidze, from Apr 2003 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Tornike Sanikidze has played.
What does Tornike Sanikidze play on the first move as White?
Across 763 games with White in our database, Tornike Sanikidze opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tornike Sanikidze answers 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Tornike Sanikidze play as White?
As White, Tornike Sanikidze's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (88 games, 38.6% win rate); Indian Defense (69 games, 55.1% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (63 games, 52.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 763 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tornike Sanikidze play as Black?
As Black, Tornike Sanikidze most often plays: Sicilian (82 games, 52.4% win rate); Indian Defense (59 games, 27.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (48 games, 22.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 740 games.
What is Tornike Sanikidze's FIDE rating?
Tornike Sanikidze is currently rated 2,403 in classical chess, 2,510 in rapid and 2,374 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,616 (May 2012).
How many games has Tornike Sanikidze played?
Our database contains 1,503 games by Tornike Sanikidze, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 642 wins, 516 draws, 345 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tornike Sanikidze?
1,503 games by Tornike Sanikidze reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.